:: Overview ::
Dr. KGW. Hoppe developed the Hydrofoil Assisted Ships and patented the Hull-Foil-Hybrids
Hysucat for Catamarans and Hysuwac for Monohulls, Catamarans and Trimarans all falling
under the designation Hysucraft. Stealth Yacht 540 and M/V Catalina Adventures for 150
passenger by Geo Ship Yard are recent Hysucat applications.
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:: Benefits of Hydrofoil Assistance ::
- Hydrofoils reduce resistance at speed
- Lower propulsion power required
- Reduced capital costs for propulsion system
- Increased speed with existing engines (up to 40%)
- Reduced fuel consumption (up to 30%)
- Increased range (up to 30%) for given storage
- Reduced fuel storage for given range
- Improved ride quality in rough seas
- Motion damping effect due to hydrofoils
- Reduced wake
- Lower engine emissions
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:: Showcase Project ::
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Sub-Cavitating foil speed barrier of 60knots broken!
The 8m Hysucat achieved at topspeed of 64.7 knots in initial trials off Gordons Bay Harbour, South Africa, in 30 knot gusty winds with very choppy sea conditions.
The general belief is that sub-cavitating hydrofoils cannot operate at speeds of more than 60 knots. The 8m Hysucat has reached already 70 knots in smooth water conditions.
View more details: ProjectDetail/8mRIB.aspx
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:: Associates ::
Viking FCS |
Stealth Yachts |
Alwoplast |
Mak Marine
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:: News Alert ::
Video footage from R&D Project!
Shun Tak - Tricat HYSUWAC
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